Senior Platform Engineer (United Kingdom)
Second Front Systemsabout 2 hours ago
London, United KingdomSenior / Mid Level
Responsibilities
- Architect and implement scalable, secure cloud infrastructure using Kubernetes and Pulumi.
- Support the security and operations of the Game Warden platform in classified environments.
- Build and manage CI/CD pipelines integrating DevSecOps best practices.
- Integrate and maintain SIEM and security tooling for observability and compliance.
- Design, develop, and debug microservices in Go with a focus on performance and security.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess infrastructure needs and deliver on product milestones.
- Document work thoroughly to ensure secure and repeatable deployments.
- Act as a senior technical resource to shape DevSecOps strategy and infrastructure standards.
Requirements
- 5–7+ years of experience in DevSecOps, systems engineering, or infrastructure software development.
- Expertise in designing and operating cloud-native platforms using AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Deep experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and cloud-native application orchestration.
- Strong proficiency in Golang or similar languages, particularly with infrastructure as code.
- Familiarity with UK compliance frameworks such as MOD Secure by Design and NIST 800-53.
- Proven experience deploying systems in air-gapped or classified environments.
- Experience building secure CI/CD pipelines and integrating security throughout the SDLC.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Benefits
- Competitive salary benchmarked to the UK market.
- Private healthcare (medical, dental, and optical).
- Pension scheme with employer contribution.
- Wellness perks including fitness and mental health resources.
- Equity incentive plan.
- Technology and home-office stipend.
- Annual professional development budget.
- Flexible paid time off plus UK public holidays.
- Enhanced parental leave.
- Remote-first working with travel expenses covered.